Apron and Skirt

African, Unknown

Part of the Living in Style Exhibit

2006-22, yei skirt and apron full image2

Year: 20th century

Style: Yei

Origin: Namibia

Medium: Antelope hide, ostrich shell beads, glass beads, fiber

Size: 32 x 30 in.

Accession Number: 2006.22.a-b

Gift of Norma Canelas and William D. Roth

The Yei people create beautiful garments using beads and animal skins in a restricted palette of colors. The restricted use of color helps to highlight the complicated decorative designs,